Ruta

Q: What is the origin of Ruta?

Ruta is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Ruta a girl name?

Ruta is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Friend; Companion"

Name used in Baltic and Jewish contexts, sometimes connected to Ruth traditions and also to rue as a plant term.

Themes:hebrewruthbotanicalbaltic

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Ruta

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#13165Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

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Unranked

Ruta did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ruta Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ruta.

8 ideas

ruty

Nickname

ruta

Nickname

rie

Nickname

rutaie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ruta

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ruta mean?

Ruta means "Friend; Companion". Name used in Baltic and Jewish contexts, sometimes connected to Ruth traditions and also to rue as a plant term.

What is the origin of Ruta?

Ruta is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ruta?

According to the latest SSA data, Ruta is currently ranked #13165 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ruta a girl name?

Ruta is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ruta?

Popular nicknames for Ruta include ruty, ruta, rie, ry, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ruta?

There are many names similar to Ruta in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Baltic

Syllables2

Length4 letters

US Rank#13165

Trend→ Stable

Starts withR

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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